Schoomy said:I can find U grav, but i don't see what that would get me?
Ug = (0.049kg)(9.8)(0.3)
= 0.144
A pebble shot with spring constant is an experiment that involves launching a pebble using a spring-loaded launcher and measuring the distance it travels. The spring constant is a measure of the stiffness of the spring and affects the distance the pebble travels.
To setup a pebble shot with spring constant, you will need a spring-loaded launcher, a pebble, a ruler or measuring tape, and a flat surface to conduct the experiment on.
To setup the experiment, attach the spring-loaded launcher to a flat surface and adjust the spring tension to the desired level. Then, place the pebble in the launcher and aim it towards the measuring tape. Make sure the launcher is at a consistent angle for each trial.
After launching the pebble, use the ruler or measuring tape to measure the distance it travels. Make sure to measure from the starting point of the pebble and not the point where it lands. Repeat the experiment multiple times and take the average distance to get a more accurate result.
The purpose of this experiment is to demonstrate the relationship between the spring constant and the distance the pebble travels. By adjusting the spring tension, you can see how it affects the launch distance of the pebble. This experiment also helps to understand the concept of potential and kinetic energy.